EchoStar, Dish Network's parent, is selling $23 billion in spectrum to AT&T, abandoning its ambition to become the fourth major U.S. wireless carrier amid financial woes and regulatory pressures. Boost Mobile will operate as an MVNO on AT&T's network. This deal consolidates spectrum among the big three carriers, potentially raising antitrust concerns.
SpaceX is protesting Louisiana's BEAD-funded fiber broadband plan, arguing it's wasteful and that Starlink satellites offer cheaper, efficient coverage. This follows similar challenges in Virginia amid Trump-era shifts favoring satellites over fiber. Critics warn this could undermine long-term rural connectivity, prioritizing short-term fixes.
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